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The prolific high street investor which owns Lakeland and has backed chains including HMV and Superdry is sizing up a takeover of the UK operations of Claire's, the struggling jewellery chain.

Consumers will get stronger protections with a new water watchdog - as trust in water companies takes a record dive.

An expert in financial regulation at one of the big four accountancy firms is in talks to become the inaugural boss of English football's powerful new watchdog.

The owner of stakes in Six Nations and Premiership Rugby and the top flights of French and Spanish football is plotting refinancing expected to value its sports portfolio at more than £9bn.

An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.

The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.

The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.

Victims who were put in a tax avoidance scheme later targeted by HMRC received advice from accountants who were being paid a commission.

The private equity firm founded by Guy Hands is plotting a takeover of Boatfolk, one of the UK’s biggest independent marina owners.

The company behind the Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure hotel chains is plotting a break-up that will trigger separate auctions of the businesses.